iMac - looking at getting the new 20 inch imac - video card question

Computer.Geek · Computer.Geek #1 (**permalink**)

08-10-2007, 09:40 PM

Wassup everybody?

I am looking at getting an imac desktop and was wondering if it is really really worth it to spend more to get the 256mb video card. Would I regret it in the long run? I don't do video editing but will it be important to have a good one for future programs?

needlewithaprun · needlewithaprun #2 (**permalink**)

08-10-2007, 11:41 PM

What size is your current video card?

Computer.Geek · Computer.Geek #3 (**permalink**)

08-11-2007, 10:55 AM

i'm currently using an old ibook g4 with a 32 mb video card.

schweb · schweb #4 (**permalink**)

08-11-2007, 10:56 AM

No it's not worth it. Unless you're doing high-end graphics or rendering work or plan on using a 500" monitor, the base video card should be fine.

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Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	08-11-2007, 10:56 AM No it's not worth it. Unless you're doing high-end graphics or rendering work or plan on using a 500" monitor, the base video card should be fine. schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr
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Computer.Geek #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 25, 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 200 Mac Specs: 13.3" 2.26 GHz MBP, 2GB RAM, 640GB HD	08-10-2007, 09:40 PM Wassup everybody? I am looking at getting an imac desktop and was wondering if it is really really worth it to spend more to get the 256mb video card. Would I regret it in the long run? I don't do video editing but will it be important to have a good one for future programs?
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Member Since: Aug 09, 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 91 Mac Specs: 250 HDD, 2 GHz Intel, C2D, 1GB RAM	08-10-2007, 11:41 PM What size is your current video card?
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